meet some campers

‘Camp’ Campers are a diverse crowd of lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender folks from all over the world. While most of them hail from the U.S., over the past 20 years we’ve enjoyed hosting LGBTQ folks from such places as Canada, the U.K., Australia, Mexico, and Germany as well. Our Campers come from all walks of life and in all shapes, sizes, and ages. So don’t worry… you’ll fit right in!

As an introduction to some of the fun people you’ll meet when you join us at ‘Camp’ Camp, here are some random personal facts, Camp trivia, and pop-culture tidbits from some of our Campers. (New profiles are added periodically, so check back again!)

From October 2018…

Jill Scott

Full given name Jill Emma Stone

Nickname I don’t really have any, though my football friends insist on using my full first and surname every time they address me.

Hometown Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK

Current hometown Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

Zodiac sign Leo

‘Camp’ Camp role Beverage Team (i.e., your friendly bartender and person who will sneak you extra Diet Cokes)

Most surprising thing about CampHow it instantly felt like my place with my people.

Most embarrassing Camp moment I wasn’t embarrassed about anything as everyone was so kind, but people did seem to be entertained by me doing the Aqua Bull Riding in my underwear!

Mac or PC? PC

Most played song on your iPod Kim Petras, “All the Time” (but my kid has access to my music, so by stats it is probably a random song from the film Sing!)

One album you couldn’t live without Childish Gambino, Camp (at the moment)

Last movie you saw Matilda

Last book you read Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Must-see TV show Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders, Dear White People

Favorite reality show Queer Eye

Only/oldest/middle child? Youngest

First same-sex kiss My best friend when I was 18

Big celebrity crush Rhea Butcher

Cats or dogs? I love dogs, but for practicality it will have to be cats.

Favorite pizza topping Pineapple, pesto, and olives

Bron Greenfeather

Full given name Bron Ross Duane Greenfeather Jr.

Nickname Bron

Hometown Wichita, KS

Current hometown Wichita, KS

Zodiac sign Sagittarius

‘Camp’ Camp role Camper

First year at Camp 2018

Number of years at Camp so far 1

First Rainbow Group Leader Michele DiPietro (a/k/a Jazzhands)

Favorite Camp Activity Talent/No Talent Show

Most surprising thing about Camp Unconditional Love from every single person I met.

Most embarrassing Camp moment Kisses from someone I had a crush on.

Mac or PC? Mac

Most played song on your iPod Bette Midler, “One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show”

One album you couldn’t live without Bette Midler, Experience the Divine

Last movie you saw Wild Oats with Shirley MacLaine & Jessica Lange

Last book you read Logical Family: A Memoir by Armistead Maupin

Must-see TV show The Voice, How to Get Away with Murder

Favorite reality show Big Brother

Only/oldest/middle child? Oldest

First same-sex kiss Kenneth Kolle, at age 22

Big celebrity crush Channing Tatum

Cats or dogs? Dogs

Favorite pizza topping Pepperoni

From February 2018…

The Bishops: Bonnie & Linda

How/where did you meet? Introduced at work on Bonnie’s first day at L Brands by a director, December 4, 2000

First date September 20, 2001 – dinner at Union Station, a gay restaurant/bar in Columbus, OH. … Linda: “I’m not even sure that evening started out as a date, but once I kissed her the rest is history. Only interesting because I had never been with a woman. The day I met Bonnie at work there was an instant connection/chemistry, and we both felt it. I was totally smitten, it just took [nine months] for anything to happen since she thought I was straight. There is my coming-out story.”

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Cheers to all who put in such effort to make a safe, wonderful, and fun environment. Flawlessly executed direction and organization. …Extremely well done.

Heather L., Brookline, NH

Everyone was so friendly when we first arrived. I was hooked! …’Camp’ Camp feels like home.

Lisa M., Wallingford, CT

Loved it!

Todd B., Greensboro, NC

I love the Camp experience and always feel rejuvenated after attending.

Sherron W., Edison, NJ

I’ve traveled a lot, and I’ve never found another place as warm and welcoming as ‘Camp’ Camp; not even close!

David P., Endicott, NY

Thank you all for the gift of a wonderful week. I appreciate your patience, care, generosity, understanding, attention to detail, hard work, creativity, openness, effort, and LOVE!

Thom H., Salem, MA

I love the grounds; they are so beautiful and serene. It made it easy to do nothing and just enjoy the nature sounds.

Linda B., Cincinnati, OH

My friends never stop talking about it, and now I know why!

Jason S., Brooklyn, NY

All the important things, the take-aways, I got from summer camp as a child remain still as an adult. I get a chance to make new friends, try new things, and rekindle my spirit.

Mary Beth K., Columbia, SC

I’m not a terribly social person and large groups can make me uncomfortable. That being said, I never felt safer in a group of people so quickly before.

Shelley D., Nashville, TN

I met some really amazing and very special people that I otherwise would have never crossed paths with. My heart doubled in size in just one week.

Gina Y., Houston, TX

I love this place!

Stephanie V., Exeter, NH

It is the most fun I have all year. And I love the people.

Michelle R., Brighton, MA

I just love Camp. It gives me the opportunity to totally & literally unplug. No cell phone, no computer… total vacation time for me.

Charles L., Colrain, MA

With all the talk about “community,” I’ve never experienced a feeling of gay community anywhere but at ‘Camp’ Camp. That alone is enough of a draw for me.

Bill S., Norristown, PA

You have built a wonderful community. …I came away very impressed.

Estelle D., Cambridge, MA

It’s a week I wait for every year.

Michael L., Tucson, AZ

The diversity within our community is astounding, and I feel that everyone was welcome…and especially appreciate that the whole age spectrum of our community was included, from the energetic (sometimes scared) kids to our esteemed elders.

Lori M., Merriam, KS

Totally fabulous. …The spirit of Camp is so joyful and fun and silly and accepting all at once.

The food was fantastic throughout the week, and there’s always lots of fun things to do all day long.

Tony J., Tampa, FL

I was most surprised at how welcoming, caring, and lovely each and every Camper and Staff member was. …Thank you for continuing to offer this wonderful environment after all these years.

Sage W., New Orleans, LA

It’s like I’ve been recharged. …It is the one place where I can be my truest self. You can’t put a price on that.

Michael G., Brooklyn, NY

All the evening activities were outstanding. So much fun!

Glynn G., Lowell, MA

I’ve been to festivals and conventions, and even camp as a kid, and been overwhelmed by the number of people, and felt lost in the shuffle. That didn’t happen here! Returning Campers and Staff, as well as other first-years, were very friendly. I never felt alone or isolated.

Nicole Y., Ann Arbor, MI

I’ve never had as much fun anywhere as I do at Camp.

Linda R., Manchester, NH

This place changed my life. I am a better person because of Camp.

Geoff L., Los Angeles, CA

…one of the most supportive and LGBT-friendly environments I have ever experienced.

Warren H., New York, NY

I’ve always felt welcome and included at Camp, perhaps more there than in many other places at home.

Jen V., Cincinnati, OH

It’s affordable and awesome!

Samantha A., Norfolk, VA

I learned so much and created some beautiful things in my jewelry and pottery classes. We are very fortunate to have such amazing teachers in all of the activities at Camp.

Barry R., New York, NY

Thanks for continuing to make ‘Camp’ Camp a place for us to relax, unwind and be ourselves!!

Scott T., Chicago, IL

I keep returning for the community and sense of peace, love, and all around decency.

Lyndsey F., Santa Rosa, CA

It is the most positive experience I participate in and makes my year!

Michael S., Astoria, NY

There is no place on earth like ‘Camp’ Camp, and I feel renewed and light-hearted there in ways I don’t feel at home or in any other community.

Debbie D., Holden, ME

Camp really is the “Best Time Ever!” Sounds corny, but it’s true.

Wendy H., Raleigh, NC

Everything was amazing!!!

Gary E., Ogdensburg, NY

I laughed more in one week than I did all year.

Richard H., Montreal, QC

…Everyone made me feel very welcome, from Staff to Campers.

Adam H., Lafayette, LA

The food was outstandingly amazing! …I loved that there were so many vegan options.

IlanaRei G., Malden, MA

The openness of everyone’s attitudes and acceptance was intoxicating.

Brandon W., New Orleans, LA

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